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Golden Eagles: 1962 Champs vs. 2010 Squad
8 Jul
Summary
- Fans decide the greatest Southern Miss football season.
- 1962 UPI National Champions face the 2010 team.
- Voting is open on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles Facebook page.
Southern Miss football fans are invited to help determine the greatest single season in Golden Eagle history. A current fan vote pits the 1962 UPI Small College National Champions against the 2010 Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
The 1962 Southerners, led by quarterback Vic Purvis, finished their season with a 9-1 record and were crowned UPI Small College National Champions. They ended the year ranked number one in the UPI Small College Top 25 after an impressive season where their overall score was 258-63, including three shutouts.
The 2010 Golden Eagles, under head coach Larry Fedora, concluded their season with an 8-5 record. Quarterback Austin Davis set significant program records for total offense yards, and wide receiver DeAndre Brown also achieved a high ranking in receiving yards for the team that year.
